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Ask An HR Expert: What is the emergency FMLA expansion?
Hello! Thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s questions is: What is the emergency FMLA expansion and how to do I know if my employees are eligible? Any employer that has less than 500 employees…
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Ask An HR Expert: What if I don’t have 40 hours’ worth of work for my employees?
Hello! Thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s questions is: What are my options if I’m not able to provide 40 hours’ worth of work to my employees right now? Your options for reducing employee…
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary
On the evening of March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law will go into effect on April 1, 2020. Employers must be prepared to comply with the law at that time. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act bolsters unemployment insurance; mandated group health plans, health insurers,…
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Employer COVID-19 Questions & Answers
We are aware of the bill that passed through the House providing paid sick time and extending FMLA protections to employees and family members impacted by COVID-19. However, the bill must be passed in the Senate before it becomes a law, and there are indications that revisions will be made before it is finalized. We…
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Don’t Leave Talent on the Table—How to Recruit Diverse Candidates
How to recruit diverse candidates and improve your work culture. The majority of recruiters and executives agree that having a diverse team helps boost productivity and even revenue. If your team is lacking in diversity, there are several steps you can take to create a more diverse team in 2020. Read our tips to…
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
As an employer, it is imperative to stay informed of the frequently changing COVID-19 Coronavirus. The best resource we have found for COVID-19 Coronavirus information and updates is the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) website. Following is some helpful information including symptoms and signs to watch for, as well as how you can be prepared…
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How to Report New Hires & Terminated Employees
Do You Know How to Report New Hires? Bringing on a new hire is an exciting time for both employer and employee. While the onboarding process can be cumbersome at times, one requirement that can’t be overlooked is new hire reporting. Learn how to report new hires in your business through our series of common…
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Five Tips for Managing Your Managers
Managing Your Managers Doesn’t Have to Be Unmanageable. If you spend your workday managing managers, you have a unique set of responsibilities. First, you must make sure each manager is performing to their best ability and meeting their job requirements. But you also must make sure that each manager is holding their team members accountable.…
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Do You Know How to Handle Emotional Employees?
How to Handle Emotional Employees Like a Boss Emotional outbursts in the workplace can be uncomfortable. As a manager, do you know how to handle emotional employees? Asking your team to leave their emotions at the door is an unrealistic request. We are human and some level of emotion is necessary and unavoidable. What…
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Congratulations Bruce Leon
Bruce Leon Named One of Crain’s Notable Leaders in HR Congratulations to Bruce Leon, the Founder and CEO of the Tandem Family of Companies including Tandem HR, for being recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Crain’s Notable Leaders in HR. Tandem HR, which offers HR services such as payroll, benefits administration, employment law…
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